Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars has been suspended for two years by an independent tribunal for inappropriate behaviour towards women during his time at Ajax. The Dutch Football Association has asked FIFA to extend the punishment worldwide.

Rodrigues was dismissed on 7 December by a court in Rio de Janeiro. The court had ordered his removal following the annulment of the elections that put him in office in 2022. The court appointed José Peridz as interim president and ordered elections within 30 days. However, FIFA and Conmebol have refused to recognise the new president.

The Palestinian national team makes its debut in the Asian Cup against Iran on 14 January. The players are trying to get out of the situation as a result of the conflict in Gaza. It will be Palestine's third appearance at the tournament, which runs from 12 January to 10 February in Qatar.

Having been selected by FIFA, the Spain-Morocco-Portugal joint bid will now have to meet the requirements. World football's governing body will begin overseeing all aspects of  the proposal in the three countries from 2024. At the end of the year, FIFA will issue a binding suitability report and set out a roadmap.

The French Constitutional Council has ruled that the provisions of the budget that benefit international sports federations such as FIFA or FIBA from 2024 onwards are unconstitutional because they violate the principle of equality before the law.

On 7 December, a court in Rio de Janeiro dismissed Ednaldo Rodrigues as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and appointed José Perdiz as interim president. Both organisations consider this to be "external interference", which is not allowed under their internal regulations, and are considering suspending the CBF from all competitions.

Proponents of a European competition outside UEFA could face financial and sporting sanctions, including a ban from traditional tournaments. The redistribution of revenue and the curbing of an alleged monopoly by the governing body are the driving forces behind the initiative, which goes before judges at the European Court of Justice on Thursday. 

Yesterday marked the deadline for the submission of bids to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, and it was a record-breaking turnout. Two joint bids and Brazil will vie for the prestigious title in women's world football.